A coordinated effort by frontline health workers and local villagers led to the safe delivery of a baby girl after a pregnant woman from a remote village was transported nearly 10 km to Kherapara Primary Health Centre (PHC).

According to health officials, the first-time mother from an inaccessible village had initially declined institutional delivery. After receiving information that she had gone into labour, a health team comprising Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Merybell B. Marak, Mid-Level Health Provider (MLHP) Ritngenlang M. Umlong, and Health Supervisor Lilysa Ch. Sangma immediately proceeded to the village, prepared to assist with a home delivery if necessary.

During assessment, the team observed that the woman was unable to bear down effectively and required urgent referral for a safe delivery.

With assistance from local villagers, the woman was carried on a makeshift bamboo stretcher across difficult terrain to the nearest point accessible by vehicle. She was then transported to Kherapara PHC.

The woman subsequently delivered a healthy baby girl weighing 3.3 kg at the health centre. Both the mother and the newborn are reported to be in good health.

Health officials said the incident highlights the role of frontline healthcare workers and community support in ensuring access to maternal healthcare services in remote areas.

The efforts of the health team and the villagers involved in the operation have been commended for helping ensure the safe delivery of the child.